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Bridge with Eircom & Buffalo

  • 20-03-2009 05:29PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42


    Hey guys. I'm with Eircom and have one of those wireless routers that they provide. It's a Netopia 2247NWG-VGx. I set up a wireless network no bother with that but it doesn't reach the very end of the house. So I bought a Buffalo WBMR-G125 router to boost the signal. It says in the manual that it can be used as a bridge but I can't get it to find my current network. Does anybody know how to set it up or, ideally, have a link to step by step guide as to how to do this?
    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,293 ✭✭✭Fuzzy Clam


    Couple of things. A bridge does not nesessarly mean it can be used as a wireless repeater.
    Also, you normaly have to "enter" the name of the wireless network you want it to communicate with,i.e your netopia units SSID.
    After a quick look at the description of that Buffalo unit , I can't see any indication that it can be used in that fashion.
    You need a box that specifies it can do wireless repeating.


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Have a read of this:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System

    Another solution which lots of people on here find works fine in your type of situation:

    http://netgear.co.uk/powerline_wallplugged_extenders.php

    There are brands other than netgear of course.


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